Super clingy 1-year olds?
I would appreciate any advise and to know if anyone else was going through something like this!
Answer:
Find ways to introduce your toddler to entertaining himself and playing with or around other toddlers. Also, get a sitter once in a while so that you child learns that you're not always there, but you will be back. I've always found that the clingiest children have the clingiest parents - not necessarily because the parents can't let go, but because they're riddled with guilt if they take some time for themselves.
Your doctor is just making stuff up about the cavemen. Maybe your child just needs a little extra attention and love.
My daughter is the same way. SHe is 15 months. It drives me nuts. It is a phase, they will get over it eventually
Babies/Children are all v. different to each other and individual, that is the thing that humans have in common ironically, from birth it is v. difficult to generalize about behavior.
I'm sure your child is getting plenty of attention and love! I have an 18 month old who was exactly the same way. They grow out of it. It's kind of scary when they start realizing all of the new things they can do, and walking can be really scary! They have a whole new perspective of the world. Don't worry once they get used to the idea of haing some independence you'll be longing for the days your child just wanted to be with you!
He's right. They are supposed to be clingy. Heck, you are supposed to be at least a little clingy to them. Otherwise, they will wander off and get into some sort of trouble. Don't rush it. They will stop that and get into trouble soon enough.
well my baby is only 7 months old. and is VERY CLINGY. but i am the only one who is ever with her all the time. if i go to the bathroom i have to leave the door open and then i still have too lean out so she can see me.
all children go through a clingy stage, it is when they become more aware of themselves, they may wonder if you are coming back if you leave the room. As your child gets older it gets easier. Go to groups where your child can play with other children, once children learn that there are other things happening that they can do and that you are still there they soon move on to the next stage. Try and be patient and clam- i know it is hard when they are constantly stuck to you like glue. Find some time for you even if it is your partner/mum/sister who looks after them so you can do something even if it is just a long soak in the bath!
maybe u should show ur child that u care about them instead of taking them to the doctor if they ask u for attention
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